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Dining Review: Quiessence

Food ReviewsSeptember 2, 2026Dining Review: Quiessence

Dining Review: Il Forno Bello

Food ReviewsSeptember 2, 2026Dining Review: Il Forno Bello

Dining Review: Collagen Dumpling Dynasty

Food ReviewsSeptember 2, 2026Dining Review: Collagen Dumpling Dynasty

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Liquid ArizonaLiquid Arizona: Spirited Away

Craig OuthierMarch 5, 2025

O.H.S.O. barrels into new whiskey-nerd territory with its seasonal Rotary series.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Blu Seafood in Gilbert

Nikki BuchananMarch 5, 2025

This breezy Sonoran seafood restaurant in Verde at Cooley Station exudes an irresistibly beachy vibe, thanks to its high ceilings, huge windows, woven pendant lights and blue accents.

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Happy HourHappy Hour Spotlight: Classics Revisited

Leah LeMoineMarch 5, 2025

The best deals for happy hour at Roaring Fork, The Vig and Citizen Public House.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Three Thirty Three is Eye Candy and Overpriced

Nikki BuchananMarch 5, 2025

Nice to look at but nothing special on the plate, this private-equity-conceived restaurant in Tempe feels like a Modern Asian money grab.

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Local Products3 Local Products to Try This Spring

Marilyn HawkesMarch 4, 2025

Hot sauce, craft beer and baked goods pique our interest this month.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Dodo Bird in Scottsdale

Craig OuthierMarch 4, 2025

Conceived by restaurateur Matt Carfagnini and his culinary-minded partner, Dolh Chompupong, this freewheeling South Scottsdale gastropub is what food biz people often call “industry-friendly.”

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Élephante is Delicious Fun

Nikki BuchananMarch 4, 2025

Between the dreamy décor, the scene-y people-watching and the exuberant coastal Italian cuisine, you’ll never forget this pachydermic playground in Scottsdale.

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DiningJanuary Dining Guide: 30 Valley Restaurants To Try This Winter

Editorial StaffJanuary 7, 2025

The restaurants listed are noteworthy and randomly selected from our rotating master list.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Down Comforter

Nikki BuchananJanuary 7, 2025

Once you down a delicious drink at The Goose, you’ll realize that themed bars and funny cocktail names are sometimes worth taking seriously.

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Space CaseSpace Case: The Starving Artist

Madison RutherfordJanuary 7, 2025

Since it opened last February, the laid-back Arcadia Lite cocktail lounge has garnered somewhat of a cult following for its dill pickle pizza,

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Three BitesThree Bites: Naan-Traditional Pie

Marilyn HawkesJanuary 7, 2025

Indian pizza is the fusion comfort food of your dreams.

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DiningYelp Verify: Carpetbagger Tacos

Craig OuthierJanuary 6, 2025

The Valley does just fine with its homegrown taquerias. But that doesn’t stop out-of-state big shots from taking a swing at our taco market.

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Happy HourHappy Hour Spotlight: Resort Restaurants

Leah LeMoineJanuary 6, 2025

3 of our favorite happy hours at resort-based restaurants in the Valley.

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Liquid ArizonaBeer of the Month: Tombstone Brewing Company Chocolate Oatmeal Porter

Craig OuthierJanuary 6, 2025

We’ll make it our mission to imbibe a few cans of this highly quaffable porter from Cochise County’s finest brewer before winter escapes us.

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Liquid ArizonaLiquid Arizona: Joint Operation

Craig OuthierJanuary 6, 2025

The Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force are represented in every pour of Four Branches Bourbon.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.